On June 2, 18-year old Stefanie Lachance, will wear the Miss Capreol banner when she steps onto the stage during the Miss Northern Ontario Canada Pageant which is being held at the Howard Johnson Conference Centre (former Four Points Hotel) in Sudbury.

Stefanie won the title of Miss Capreol this past winter. She will compete with 27 other contestants from all over the north in a series of activities which will determine the person who will be crowned Miss Northern Ontario. The competition includes a personal interview; public speaking; modelling; a fitness test; and runway performances. The winner will be the person who is deemed to be the all-round candidate.

Stefanie is the daughter of Mike and Denise Lachance of Capreol. She attends Grade 12 at Ecole Secondaire Hanmer, where she is president of the student council, vice-president of her athletic association, has been named athlete of the year from 1998-2000 and in spite of her busy schedule has maintained honour roll standing throughout her high school career. She holds her black belt in wado kai karate and is an instructor in the sport. Stefanie is a referee with the Valley East Basketball League and holds down a part-time job.